Hokkaido University Museum
A Museum Where History and Academics Converge
The Hokkaido University Museum, housed in a historical building constructed in 1929, holds over 3 million academic specimens and materials collected over 140 years since the Sapporo Agricultural College was founded. Highlights include a massive skeletal specimen of a male Holstein and a life-sized model of a mammoth.
Visitors are encouraged to engage with the exhibits beyond just viewing, with opportunities to touch specimens, participate in hands-on displays, and catch a glimpse of research in action at the "Museum Lab," all designed to stimulate scientific curiosity.
Additionally, the museum's iconic "Einstein Dome" with its intricate reliefs is a must-see.
A 2016 renovation added displays showcasing the educational and research content of the university's 12 faculties, and also introduced the "Poras" museum café. This café offers hearty meals like the mammoth hamburger and soft-serve ice cream made with local milk.
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General Information
- Address
- 北海道札幌市北区北10条西8丁目
- Telephone Number
- 011-706-2658
- Open
- 10:00-17:00
- Closed
- Mondays (open on national holidays, closed on the following weekday)
- Prices
- Free
- Directions
- ● On foot: About 10 minutes from JR Sapporo Station North Exit
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
